With Thanksgiving just around the corner on Thursday, November 28, 2024, it’s important to understand the history and significance of this holiday in the United States. While many people enjoy delicious food and quality time with loved ones on Thanksgiving, there’s a deeper meaning to the day. President Joe Biden highlighted the historical importance of Thanksgiving in a proclamation on The White House website, emphasizing how it has been celebrated in good times and tough situations throughout American history.
If you want to delve into the origins and traditions of Thanksgiving, keep reading below.
Why is Thanksgiving celebrated in America? According to Britannica, Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and Canada that commemorates the harvest and blessings of the past year. The holiday is often traced back to a 1621 feast between English colonists (Pilgrims) and the Wampanoag people.
The first Thanksgiving is believed to have been celebrated in 1623 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with prayers of thanks and gratitude for the successful harvest.
Did you know that over 46 million turkeys are consumed on Thanksgiving Day in the United States? The United States Department of Agriculture reported this staggering number in a 2017 study.
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